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Classes, Clubs and Coaching
for Skills, Wellbeing & Personal Growth
"In all Rachel's classes you are given inspiration and ideas plus the tools and materials and allowed to explore your own creativity at your own pace, with as much help as you need and lots of supporting encouragement"
- Penny, Art Club member
Creative Growth & Wellbeing: Classes, Clubs & Coaching
Art is good for you, and art is for everyone. Whether you are picking up a paintbrush for the very first time, looking to rediscover your inner artist, or searching for a welcoming community, you belong here.
My structured classes, community hubs, and personal coaching sessions are designed to banish doubt, build confidence, and unlock your true creative potential. All sessions take place in relaxed, pressure-free environments with a "no-judgement guaranteed" philosophy.
🎨 Skills Development Classes & Workshops
Master the fundamentals, learn new techniques, and grow your confidence.
My structured art classes focus on practical skills while keeping the atmosphere light, inclusive, and fun. You will receive guided, step-by-step tuition tailored entirely to your personal pacing and skill level.
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Beginner & Improver Courses: Dive into specialized themes like Get Started with Watercolours or skill-focused sessions.
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Sketchbooking Skills: Short, hands-on courses ideal for hobbyists or students preparing for pre-GCSE portfolios.
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Bespoke Guest Masterclasses: Look out for unique, themed pop-up events, including our popular cat-themed painting sessions hosted at The Cat House in Norwich.
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All-Inclusive Packages: Absolutely all high-quality art supplies, tools, and hot drinks are provided at the venue.
🏡 Community Art Clubs (CIC)
Affordable, accessible, and social creative hubs across rural Norfolk.
Art shouldn't be isolated. Run under my social enterprise, Community Art Clubs CIC, these regular local groups focus on bringing people together to fight isolation and boost community cohesion.
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No Experience Needed: Perfect for low-confidence individuals looking to experiment with drawing, collage, and mixed media.
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Just Turn Up: Low-cost, walk-in sessions designed to break down the traditional financial and social barriers to the arts.
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More Than Just Art: A reliable, warm space to chat, enjoy refreshments, meet local neighbours, and make lifelong friends.
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Local Impact: I actively partner with village councils, regional heritage sites, and local events to embed creativity into daily rural life.
📓 Transformative Art Life Coaching
Deepen your self-expression, clear mental clutter, and map your path.
If you want to use creativity as a tool for personal growth, mental wellbeing, or navigating a transition, my coaching framework bridges the gap between structured art-making and intentional self-discovery.
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Art Life Journaling: An immersive 6-week small-group program combining mixed-media creation, intuitive writing, and the Wallas model of creativity.
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Your Possibilities Plan: Walk away with a personalized, written roadmap outlining the next steps of your artistic and personal journey.
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Alumni Journal Club: Graduating from the 6-week course unlocks access to our monthly face-to-face accountability and connection group in Norwich.
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Wellbeing Focused: Perfect for stress relief, building self-worth, and exploring complex emotions when words fail.
🤝 Partner With Me: Bespoke Workshops
Are you a local business, museum, gallery, or charity organization? I regularly design and host customized creative wellbeing days - including kiddies sketchbooking, team-building sessions or historical arts integration workshops. Get in touch to collaborate on a tailored event for your venue.
Ready to start your creative journey?
Explore our live availability, check out upcoming dates, and book your spot on the What's On Page. For coaching enquiries, contact me directly.
A little about me...
Under my belt:
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20 years' teaching experience in the arts, heritage & culture sector
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Commissioned portrait painter
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Diploma in Illustration
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Gold, Silver & Bronze Arts Award Advisor
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DBS checked
CPD accreditation in:
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Autism Awareness
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Dementia awareness
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Mental Health Awareness
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Trauma Informed Practice
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Art Therapy & Colour Therapy
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Art Life Coaching
Class vibes:
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Welcoming & friendly
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Non-judgemental
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Accessible
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Inclusive
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Affordable
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Get in touch so we can start working together.